They are a good perfoming low-cost option that will give you ~80% of the performance of their more expensive tires with ~50% of the ride quality.

Yes they are made by Bridgestone in Japan but they are technically a separate brand.

-Miles

They came on the 03 1.8TQ that I recently bought(43k miles). What would be a good replacement to get as an all weather tire with good performance and ride quality. I don't race or anything, just want something that grips when I do get aggressive, lasts reasonably long, and rides smooth. I used to have a company car and have not actually paid for tires in 10 years, so I don't know what kind of price range I'm looking at.

I live in Houston, so I don't necessarily need all season, but I do need very good wet traction b/c of the amt and the intensity of rain we get here. Thanks.